Author's Note

Politics are a multifaceted, complex monster that can't be explained away by a few talking points on a talk show. It's obvious (at least to me) that the democrats have drifted somewhere towards the center without a clear message and the republicans have taken a rubber train to crazy town. Obama is a political centrist which is why he's disappointed the liberal wing of the democratic party. (Those who call him a socialist wouldn't know a socialist if one shoved a Vietnamese flag up their ass) Obama care isn't true socialized health care, we're still in Afghanistan, Guantanamo bay is still open, the war on drugs is still an epic failure and the economy is still in the crapper. Hope and change turned out to be worth about a buck and a quarter. Republicans on the other hand are off the fucking reservation, but at least their message is clear. (at least to me) Hand the country over to the rich, role back Roe VS Wade, (attack on women's rights) Destroy Obama care, spend a shitload of money on defense,(to wage wars for profit) cut federal funding for every domestic program their is that helps out the poor because it makes them "dependent" (war on the poor) Give out tax breaks to corporations and tax the middle and working class into the poor house. We need a third, viable party but with the way elections are rigged now without the support of big business that's not going to happen. With the citizens united ruling (Another huge political problem. The judiciary branch of government taking control over the legislative branch) Corporations can "donate" IE buy any political seat they want. Someone give's you a shitload of money so you can land a job when they want a favor you're going to listen. That's basic human nature.

My Review

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One of the reasons I like your writes among others is the truth you share with us. Not just the propaganda we hear every day on the news. No one talks facts but political trash...Their propaganda does not do any good for the American people and so forth. They need to offer solutions that will help every one...This was wonderful...:).....

Posted 4 Years Ago

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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

4 Years Ago

Thank you Sami

4 Years Ago

You are welcome muchly...:)......................

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Normally, I avoid politics like the plague, but your poem is irresistible! I've never seen it expressed so well & also poetically -- very amazing & good for you. Your first & last stanzas are very memorable, describing why I've crawled up into the hills & stopped participating in the charades, not even wanting to be reminded. Your message is especially vivid & hard-hitting becuz of all the realistic examples you've woven thru-out to SHOW rather than TELL. Great job! I also agree with your rant in the author's notes. Now back to my little corner of peaceful fantasy.

Posted 1 Year Ago

Hi. I enjoyed this, and 'feel your pain' from over here in UK. We have a Government sponsored leaflet about to land on our doorsteps that supposedly tells us the 'facts' about why the Government thinks we should stay in. So their use of 'facts' is selective, and they're intermingled with conclusions from the government that all head toward the message that UK would be crazy to leave. But here's the thing. The Government is not contesting the upcoming referendum. There is a 'stay' campaign and a 'leave' campaign. But the 'stay' campaigners have been able to remain within the Government while the 'leave' campaigners who had been in the Government have had to quit the Government, and now have less access to new data on the economy, jobs, balance of trade, etc etc than 'stay' campaigners who are still in the Government. The Government has spent £9m taxpayers money on this leaflet, which is supposed to answer the much-heard cry for some solid facts that voters can assess. Basically, it sucks.

OK rant over! Now back to your poem, which I thought was well written. The problem you'll have observed with many poems is that the requirements of meter and rhyme lead to the writer using pretty tame words rather than writing with real impact. Good poems rise above this challenge, still meet meter expectations, etc and score solid points, in this case with cutting wit. I also like the way you come full circle at the end.

Posted 2 Years Ago

I love your devotion to that rhyme scheme. And I love your f*****g Author's Note.

You are so balanced, and manage to be so passionate at the same time. It's great.

Have you read The Odyssey of Pat Tillman? It strikes me as something you might be interested in.

You're basically my news.

Posted 3 Years Ago

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3 Years Ago

I've not read that, yet. Thanks for stopping by

3 Years Ago

You should really check it out, man. You know the story, right? Arizona Cardinal quit football, li.. read moreYou should really check it out, man. You know the story, right? Arizona Cardinal quit football, like, at the height of his career to join the Army Rangers. It's an amazing book.

This an excellent example of why you are so good. You understand what's going on in the world and explain it in a way anyone can comprehend. I'm going to put this into my favorites along with some others of yours. I know this is a year old but its still relevant as most of your poems are.

Posted 3 Years Ago

3 Years Ago

However I will applaud you for as usual you strongly and effectively know how to get your message across.
I may not agree with some of the points. I see even deeper agendas on some things, However You took it upon your self where i don't and spit out to share on these issues.
With that said, my view doesn't count. The only thing that counts is those who speak up!

Posted 4 Years Ago

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4 Years Ago

I remember that line when I read your first line on this piece. I do agree that Politics are multifaceted and complex monster they can be. My friend you really are informative fella, I see that you take notice well about the news on the political view. Remember that not all is scene in the public eye(tv). Like I said in my piece, there are invisible strings working - "Invisible web, many are in debt." Propagan always do ave its hidden agenda, history proves that.